North Mangahao Bivvy

Hard to find huts – putting navigation to the test

Date: 1 December 2019.
Trip type: Private daywalk.
Location: Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Megan Sety.
Trampers: Megan S and Emily S.

I first learned about Punga Hut a few years ago at a WTMC social night talk on the best huts and tracks not on the map. Ever since, it has been on my adventure wishlist. When we did the number 1 canyon, I tried to convince the guys to make the short jaunt to visit … Read more

Finding North Mangahao Bivvy

Date: 24-25 November 2018.
Trip type: Navigation (Medium).
Location: North Mangahao Bivvy, Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Aimee.
Trampers: Aimee (sort-of leader), Paul, Sharron and Meredith.

North Mangahao Bivvy’s claim to fame is being the most northern official hut in Tararua Forest Park. As a part-time hut bagger, I needed to tick this one off the list. However, rather than coming from the eastern side which requires permission to cross private land, I decided to challenge myself navigationally (and in other … Read more